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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.07, 303.21 and 80.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.07, 303.21 and 80.34 is: 120.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.07 : 303.21 = 80.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.07/303.21 = 80.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.07x = 303.21 × 80.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.07x = 24,358.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,358.38/202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.54

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